Storm Acquire Bondarenko and Noreika from Pensacola

Jul 17, 2025

MOLINE, IL. – The Quad City Storm have acquired the player rights to forwards Ivan Bondarenko and Eimantas Noreika from the Pensacola Ice Flyers in exchange for the player rights of forward Weiland Parrish and goaltender Brent Moran.

Forward Ivan Bondarenko (5’9”/170lbs) has skated in 211 SPHL games, all with the Pensacola Ice Flyers from 2021-2025. During this time, the native of Moskva, Russia recorded 53 goals and 135 assists. In addition, he served as an assistant captain in Pensacola during the ‘24-’25 season. 

Eimantas Noreika is a 6’4” forward from Klaipeda, Lithuania who began his North American professional career last season with HC Venom of the FPHL where he recorded 20 goals and 14 assists in just 15 games. Noreika completed the ‘24-’25 season with the Pensacola Ice Flyers, appearing in 19 games, scoring 4 goals and adding 2 assists.

Season ticket memberships can be purchased now!  Fans are encouraged to email matt@quadcitystorm.com or call the Storm office at 309-277-1343 for more information or to purchase their tickets. Additionally, special group offers, suites, party areas and more can also be purchased by emailing Matt@quadcitystorm.com or calling the Storm front office at 309-277-1364.